Helena  by Evelyn Waugh

Helena

Evelyn Waugh

159 pages first pub 1971 (editions) user-added

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The Empress Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, made the historic pilgrimage to Palestine, found pieces of wood from the true Cross, and built churches at Bethlehem and Olivet. Her life coincided with on the great turning-points of history: t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

informative 57%
reflective 57%
hopeful 42%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 35%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | Plot: 15% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 25% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.38

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